Pat’s Picks: March 9
Written by Pat's Papers | UPDATED: Tuesday, 9 March 2010 12:03 PM
New John Hughes Movie?
Is there a new John Hughes movie in the pipeline? The Chicago Sun-Times says the rumor in Hollywood is that a script by the late director is being considered by Paramount. Called “Grisbys Go Broke,” the story revolves around a well-to-do family who must move to the “boonies” after going broke.
Farrah Fawcett Omitted From Oscar Tribute
The Chicago Tribune noticed a missing person in the Oscars’ “in memoriam” tribute last Sunday. Farrah Fawcett was omitted from the roundup of stars who had died during the previous year. Many people noted that Michael Jackson, who died on the same day as Fawcett and was arguably not best known for his role in the film industry, made the cut. VIDEO
“Hollywood’s Biggest Badass”
According to the New York Post, Kathryn Bigelow “is Hollywood’s biggest badass.” The first female winner of the best director Oscar says instead of waiting tables in New York when she was a starving artist back in the 1970s, she worked construction. The Post also notes that the 58-year-old Bigelow is dating a man 21 years her junior.
Lawsuit: Lohan Wants $100M For E-Trade “Milkaholic” Ad
Based on the argument that she has “the same single-name recognition as Oprah or Madonna,” Lindsay Lohan has filed suit against financial company E-Trade because of a commercial, which refers to a “milkaholic” baby named “Lindsay.” The New York Post broke the story this morning and says that Lohan wants $100 million for pain and suffering caused by the supposed parody. VIDEO
Study: Drinking in Moderation Staves Off Weight Gain in Women
Women who drink in moderation may avoid weight gain in midlife says the LA Times this morning. A new study found that women who drink one or two drinks a day put on less weight over time than women who abstain all together.
“Human Cheese” - Chef Serves Up Wife’s Breast Milk
This is about as organic as it gets: A Manhattan chef has put a cheese made out of his wife’s breast milk on the menu at his restaurant. According to the New York Post, the “human cheese” doesn’t break any health codes but the city’s Health Department has urged that he “refrain from sharing his wife’s milk with the world.”
More Women Opting for Double Mastectomy When Battling Breast Cancer
New York Times health columnist Tara Parker-Pope writes about women who learn they have breast cancer in one part of one breast but tell their doctors to get ahead of it and fully remove both breasts. It’s a startling break from the past when most women were encouraged to “remove only the cancerous tissue.” Parker-Pope says more women opt to remove their healthy breast for peace of mind.
Shortage of Primary Care Physicians
Having health insurance doesn’t make finding a primary care doctor any easier says the Washington Post. In fact, having a serious ailment may be the best way to get an appointment. As more and more med students decide to go into high-paying specialty fields, those who choose a general track find themselves overwhelmed by demand.
Obama Pumps Up Volume on Health Care Debate
The New York Times clearly wanted a photo to go with this headline - or maybe a headline to go with the photo. It says “Obama Turns Up The Volume in Bid For His Health Measure.” The Times says the president’s speech in Pennsylvania at Arcadia University “harked back to his ‘yes we can’ campaign days.”
Google Not Lost in Translation
There are some great examples in the New York Times this morning demonstrating how well Google’s free computerized language translation software works. The story says the Internet giant’s rise to the top of the translation business “is a reminder of what can happen when Google unleashes its brute-force computing power on complex problems.”
Runaway Prius Creates More Bad Press For Toyota
Talk about bad timing. On the same day that Toyota “publicly rebuffed” an ABC News report that pointed to faulty electronics as the cause of their cars’ sudden acceleration problem, the California Highway Patrol had to be called in to stop a man driving a runaway Prius. The San Diego Union Tribune says the man’s car got up to 94 miles an hour before police were able to use their patrol car as a brake to stop the out-of-control vehicle.
Ludacris a “Multitasker”
USA Today has a great piece on rapper Ludacris in this morning’s paper. After generating a reputation for creating provocative lyrics about women, Ludacris’ new album features “several female artists engag[ing] him in lyrical conversations on gender.” The paper says he’s a big attention-to-details guy in all aspects of his career.
Olympic MVP Goalie Ryan Miller Says Low Profile is Best
The Wall Street Journal says it’s one of the quirks of hockey: a star goalie should be someone who’s comfortable being hidden from view behind padding and a mask. The Journal profiles Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller in this morning’s paper. Despite his Olympic success and $6 million salary, choosing to work the net is not hockey’s surest path to fame.
Clooney and Baldwin in Cahoots Over Oscar Bit
The New York Daily News clears up something this morning that I’ve been wondering about since Sunday. George Clooney looked the opposite of amused when Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin singled him out during their opening monologue for the Oscars. But according to insiders, the ice glare was part of a pre-arranged bit that Baldwin and Clooney had agreed upon. VIDEO
Girls Develop Their Mean Streak Earlier
I’m the father of two girls and I’ve seen “Mean Girls,” which means I’m already wary about the high school years in my future. But the Boston Globe says I just may want to start worrying a little sooner. Some experts say the “popularity of shows such as ‘Gossip Girl’’ and the talk radio shout-fests that kids listen to from the back seat” are making girls take to bullying at a much younger age.
No Princesses Allowed
Shhh. Don’t tell the boys it’s a fairy tale. The LA Times says Disney is trying to widen its appeal by retooling their classic formula to attract more boys. After a poor box office performance for the studio’s latest animated feature, “The Princess and the Frog,” executives decided that boys just don’t want to see movies with the word “princess” in the title.
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